We are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Continuing Education and Training Act No. 16 of 2006. DHET Centre Number: 899994812. Further accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Accreditation Number: 07-QCTO/SDP110722.
Accredited with CETA ACCREDITATION NO: ACC/23/07/00015 and TETA ACCREDITATION NO: TETA 22-1553 under the Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998. Company Registration Number: 2013/224763/07.
Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Officer Short Course
Unit Standard No: 259619
Unit Standard Credits: 3
NQF Level: 2
Course Duration: 2 weeks
Cost Per Person: R 5500
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a CERTIFICATE.
We offer free accommodation to our learners, as well as job assistance to help graduates pursue employment opportunities after completing their training.
Our Safety Officer Training Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to promote and maintain safe working environments across different industries. The training covers essential workplace safety procedures, hazard identification and risk assessment, incident and accident prevention, PPE requirements, safety inspections, emergency procedures, workplace legislation, safety documentation, and health and safety responsibilities. Learners are guided on how to identify potential hazards, implement appropriate control measures, support workplace safety compliance, and promote a strong safety culture while following recognised occupational health and safety standards and workplace requirements. The course provides valuable knowledge for individuals seeking to develop their careers in construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, infrastructure development, and industrial operations.
Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety: Understand the role of a Safety Officer, the importance of workplace health and safety, legal responsibilities, safety policies, and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.
Workplace Safety Legislation & Compliance: Learn about relevant occupational health and safety requirements, employer and employee responsibilities, workplace rules, safety standards, compliance procedures, and maintaining proper safety documentation.
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Learn how to identify workplace hazards, assess associated risks, determine risk levels, and recommend appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate workplace risks.
Workplace Inspections: Learn how to conduct routine workplace safety inspections, identify unsafe conditions and practices, inspect work areas and equipment, record findings, and recommend corrective actions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Understand different types of PPE, their correct applications, inspection requirements, maintenance, limitations, and the importance of ensuring workers use appropriate protective equipment.
Incident & Accident Prevention: Learn how to identify common causes of workplace incidents and accidents, implement preventative measures, investigate incidents, record findings, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
Emergency Procedures: Learn how to respond to workplace emergencies, including evacuation procedures, emergency communication, fire safety awareness, first aid awareness, emergency equipment, assembly points, and emergency preparedness.
Safety Signs & Communication: Understand workplace safety signs, warning symbols, mandatory signs, prohibition signs, emergency signs, and how safety information should be communicated effectively to workers.
Safety Documentation & Reporting: Learn how to complete safety checklists, inspection reports, incident reports, risk assessments, registers, and other workplace health and safety documentation accurately.
Toolbox Talks & Safety Awareness: Learn how to communicate safety information to workers through toolbox talks, safety briefings, hazard awareness discussions, and workplace safety campaigns.
Monitoring & Corrective Actions: Learn how to monitor workplace safety practices, identify non-compliance, recommend corrective actions, follow up on outstanding safety concerns, and support continuous improvement of workplace safety.
Safety Officer Responsibilities: Understand the responsibilities of a Safety Officer in promoting safe working practices, monitoring workplace conditions, reporting hazards, supporting compliance, communicating safety requirements, and helping maintain a strong workplace safety culture.
Not Familiar with Johannesburg or Gauteng?
No problem! We offer FREE transport from the following pick-up points to our training centre:
📍 MTN Taxi Rank
📍 Johannesburg Park Station
📍 Germiston Taxi Rank
📍 O.R. Tambo International Airport
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Employment Opportunities
After successfully completing your Training, you are welcome to submit your CV to cv@ahtrainings.co.za. We are regularly contacted by recruitment agencies and employers seeking qualified and competent candidates, and we may refer suitable candidates when opportunities become available.
Graduates are also encouraged to actively apply for positions through leading online job portals such as Indeed, CareerJunction, LinkedIn, and other recruitment platforms to increase their employment opportunities.
While successful completion of the course enhances your employability, securing employment remains subject to the recruitment process and the requirements of individual employers. Our goal is to help equip you with the skills and qualifications needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Completing Safety Officer Training can prepare learners for employment opportunities as a Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Assistant, Safety Representative, Safety Coordinator, HSE Assistant, Safety Inspector, and Workplace Safety Assistant.
Safety Officers can find opportunities across industries such as construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, infrastructure development, industrial operations, transport, and property management.
On-Site Company Training
We bring the training to you.
Our team is available to travel to companies across South Africa to provide professional on-site training for your employees.
Whether you need to train a small group or an entire workforce, we deliver the same high standard of practical, industry-focused instruction at your premises. We work with businesses of all sizes and can schedule training at times that suit your operations.
Partner with us to keep your workforce skilled, compliant, and workplace-ready.
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FAQs
What is Safety Officer Training?
Safety Officer Training provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to identify workplace hazards, assess risks, support safety compliance, and promote safe working environments.
How long does Safety Officer Training take?
Our Safety Officer Training Course takes 2 weeks to complete, covering essential workplace health and safety knowledge and procedures.
How much does Safety Officer Training cost?
Our Safety Officer Training Course costs R5,500, providing learners with essential knowledge and skills for supporting workplace health and safety.
Is Safety Officer Training easy to learn?
Yes. With professional instruction and proper guidance, learners can develop the knowledge and confidence required to understand workplace safety procedures, identify hazards, and support safety compliance.
What does a Safety Officer Course cover?
The course covers workplace safety procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment, PPE, workplace inspections, incident prevention, emergency procedures, safety legislation, safety documentation, reporting, and health and safety responsibilities.
What does a Safety Officer do?
A Safety Officer helps identify workplace hazards, conduct safety inspections, assess risks, recommend corrective actions, monitor safety procedures, maintain safety records, and promote compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
Where can a Safety Officer work?
Safety Officers can pursue opportunities in construction, mining, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, infrastructure development, industrial operations, transport, and other workplaces.
What career opportunities are available after Safety Officer Training?
Completing Safety Officer Training can prepare learners for roles such as Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Assistant, Safety Representative, Safety Coordinator, HSE Assistant, Safety Inspector, and Workplace Safety Assistant.
How much do you get paid as a Safety Officer / Occupational Health and Safety Officer in South Africa?
A Safety Officer / Occupational Health and Safety Officer in South Africa can earn around R565,222 per year, depending on experience, employer, location, working hours, and additional allowances. This is approximately R47,102 per month before deductions. Actual earnings can vary considerably between employers and roles.
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